Winter 2006-2007

The winter started crazy. The 8 week pottery class went well. They were really into it and they inspired me with their enthusiasm. I would go home and throw some pots myself.
I also did 2 children’s classes (I know, I surprised myself!). Hand building at someone’s house with 4 children in a class. They made beautiful pieces as Christmas gifts and I would definitely do that again. The Speedball under glazes I bought for this reason worked very well. They were easy to paint with on greenware, not powdery at all. More like acrylics. The colors turned out well, even when it went up to cone 6. (That’s the clear glaze I fire with) The only color that was disappointing was the Royal Blue. It turned out very dark, almost close to black. They made waxine light holders, bowls, soap dishes, masks, candleholders, art for the wall, tea sets, mugs and much more. They even made a little rowboat with a person in it, just amazing. The biggest challenge was to wrap it up and transport it to my house, glaze and fire it without breaking it. It was such tiny work. When they picked it up, they were so happy, it really made my day.

My sales at the Christmas Bazaar and at the Christmas Market went really well. So much support from such a small community! I had my pots in the Campbell River Art Gallery and many people commented on that, so that was good promotion for my work! Now we are trying to get ready for our holiday to Tasmania. I am hoping to visit many potters there!